A third Latin American country has begun combating 'maternity…
A third Latin American country has begun combating 'maternity tourism' from Russia. Brazil has become the third Latin American country to take measures against 'maternity tourism' originating from Russia.
Consensus
- Brazil has started refusing entry to pregnant Russian women at its borders.
- The authorities suspect the purpose of the trips is to give birth in Brazil to obtain Brazilian citizenship for the child.
- Pregnant Russian women are being sent back on the same flight if entry is denied.
- The number of families denied entry has increased significantly in recent days.
- Four families have been permanently banned from entering Brazil.
- Refusal of entry can be challenged in a fast-track court hearing lasting about three hours.
- The situation has become more intense after similar restrictions were introduced in Argentina.
- Some families have hired lawyers to contest the denials, with legal costs reaching up to $15,000.
Points of divergence
- Migration authorities in Chile have started revoking citizenship from children born in the country to foreign tourists, including Russian citizens. — vm
- Legal fees for challenging the denials can reach up to 15,000 dollars (~1.1 million rubles), which is unaffordable for many. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (4 sources)
- Third Latin American Country Begins Fighting Against Maternity Tourism from Russia — The Moscow Times
- Brazil began mass deportation of pregnant Russian women due to 'maternity tourism' — Вечерняя Москва
- Россиянок начали депортировать из Бразилии из-за "родильного туризма" — Вести
- Pregnant Russians are being deported from Brazil due to 'maternity tourism'. — Baza